The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Happy Pride Weekend! If you are attending Twin Cities Pride at Loring Park on Saturday or Sunday, check out the Accessibility Guide to Pride. You can find the complete guide here: https://www.friendlylikeme.com/access-spotlight/twin-cities-pride-accessibility-guide?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3TIwgAcLTDWs4LfDFrXI4JqsbzwNlvaXFHQirXG1XFE5E2kL_3hryqpaE_aem_5umzmYBDBFrYlecUSM6DwA

Watch the WCCO News segment about "Making Twin Cities Pride weekend more accessible." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_6JT97w34

A few of our members will be there too! Stop by and say hi to The Autism Society of Minnesota, Minnesota Council on Disability, and Medica Health Plans.

There is no Wednesday at the Capitol tomorrow, April 17. Please check back for updates about future Wednesdays at the Capitol.

There is no Wednesday at the Capitol this upcoming Wednesday. Please check back for updates about future Wednesdays at the Capitol.

Join us for Wednesdays at the Capitol! The Autism Society of Minnesota is hosting today's Wednesday at the Capitol, April 10 from 10-11 am on Zoom.

Find the Zoom information here: https://www.mnccd.org/wednesdays-at-the-capitol.html

Join us for Wednesdays at the Capitol! The Autism Society of Minnesota is hosting tomorrow's Wednesday at the Capitol, April 10 from 10-11 am on Zoom. We hope to have you there!

Find the Zoom information here: https://www.mnccd.org/wednesdays-at-the-capitol.html

Join us for Wednesdays at the Capitol! The Autism Society of Minnesota is hosting this week's Wednesday at the Capitol, April 10 from 10-11 am on Zoom. We can't wait to have you there.

Find the Zoom information here: https://www.mnccd.org/wednesdays-at-the-capitol.html

Thank you for a wonderful Disability Advocacy day at the Capitol!!

Minnesota First Provider Alliance will be hosting this week's Wednesday at the Capitol Today, April 3, 2024. The event will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 in the Lady Slipper Room of the Centennial Office Building. Here is a map of the Capitol Complex:https://mn.gov/admin/assets/capitolvisitor.11_tcm36-206004.pdf

They will be reviewing our legislative priorities and will invite legislators to come and talk to our group. They encourage you to come and to make appointments with your legislators. To find out who your legislators are, please see this link: https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/

Thank you to everyone who joined us in-person and online for 2024 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol!!! We had a successful day of advocating for Disability Justice!

In case you weren't able to join us, you can view the live recording on our YouTube page: https://youtube.com/live/t1ATGeZ-mHc?feature=share

Check out WCCO's coverage here: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/disability-advocates-rally-for-legislation-at-minnesota-state-capitol/

2024 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol Join us for the 2024 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 27! The Disability Advocacy Rally at the Capitol is a time for people with di...

We are live at the Capitol for Disability Advocacy Day! Check out the livestream here:

2024 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol Join us for the 2024 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 27! The Disability Advocacy Rally at the Capitol is a time for people with di...

There is no Wednesday at the Capitol today.

We will be sharing more information about our next Wednesdays at the Capitol soon.

Join us today from 10-11 am on Zoom with The Arc Minnesota!

Find the Zoom information here: https://www.mnccd.org/wednesdays-at-the-capitol.html

Wednesdays at the Capitol are back! Join us this Wednesday from 10-11am on Zoom. This week's host is . The Arc Minnesota will host a discussion about the MAEPD legislation during the hour. Find the Zoom link here: https://www.mnccd.org/wednesdays-at-the-capitol.html.

Wednesdays at the Capitol are back! Join us this Wednesday from 10-11am on Zoom. This week's host is . The Arc Minnesota will host a discussion about the MAEPD legislation during the hour. Find the Zoom link here: https://www.mnccd.org/wednesdays-at-the-capitol.html.

Tomorrow: You are invited to attend Employees with Disabilities Presents Speaker: Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson – Understanding the Intersections of Ableism and Race. The presentation is on Thursday, February 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

Join activist Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson, advocating for Disability and Racial Justice, as she explores the intersectionality of Ableism and Race.

During this presentation, Brittanie will first define Ableism and explore its manifestations across various aspects of our world, ranging from institutional barriers to ingrained biases. Gain insights into two prevalent models of disability—the medical model and the social model— and understand how societal perceptions contribute to shaping the experiences of disabled people. From there we will shift the focus to the profound connections between Ableism and Race.

Join the event by following this link or copying into a web browser: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmZhNzQ2NWQtOGU0Zi00ODIzLWFmNTItN2Q3NTQ4OWQ2MGJj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22eb14b046-24c4-4519-8f26-b89c2159828c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e3d3f2e4-6bbc-4ea3-85e2-e71bfaab2bd8%22%7d

Wednesdays at Capitol are back! This week's host is . We will be in the Ladyslipper Room of the Centennial Office Building from 10-11am. We hope to have you there.

Next week will be a virtual Wednesday at the Capitol.

Join us tomorrow for Session tart up! Join us as we share more about the 2024 MNCCD policy agenda. Come hear from legislators and MNCCD leadership.

When: Wednesday, February 14 from 10-11am.

Where: Ladyslipper room in the Centennial Office Building.

Please note, there is a wheelchair accessible entrance in the alleyway between the Centennial Office Building and the orange parking lot.

Session Start Up is one week away! Join us as we share more about the 2024 MNCCD policy agenda. Come hear from legislators and MNCCD leadership.

When: Wednesday, February 14 from 10-11am.

Where: Ladyslipper room in the Centennial Office Building located at 658 Cedar St. Saint Paul, MN 55155.

Please note, there is a wheelchair accessible entrance in the alleyway between the Centennial Office Building and the orange parking lot.

Tuesday November 7: It’s Election Day

Join our partners at Metropolitan Council’s Metro Mobility TOMORROW for their first in-person community conversation since 2020. They’ll gather to share experiences with Metro Mobility, including areas of concern, fresh new ideas, and strategies for improving service.

The 90-minute event is designed for Metro Mobility riders. Share your feedback to make Metro Mobility even safer and more convenient.

The conversation will begin as a large group to discuss recent developments, trends, and service updates. Then, it will break into smaller groups to identify what’s working and what needs to improve. Expect a fun, engaging environment with refreshments and camaraderie among friends, other riders, and staff. There will also be a question-and-answer session.

https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Transportation/Events/Metro-Mobility-community-conversation-2023-10-17.aspx

This Disability Employment Awareness Month, CareerForce is raising awareness about inclusivity, accessibility and the need for care professionals to support Minnesotans with disabilities in employment. Read Damon’s story: https://bit.ly/3ZUFtRa

National Disability Voting Rights Week is September 11-15. Stay tuned as we share ways to build the power of the disability vote this 2023 election season!

MNCCD is mourning the loss of Bud Rosenfield, who died suddenly last weekend.

For many years, Bud was a Supervising Attorney at the Minnesota Disability Law Center and most recently served as the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.

In his leadership on behalf of the entire disability community, Bud not only leveraged his extensive professional experience, but his personal relationship as the family member of an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Bud was a fierce advocate; a policy expert; an influential change-maker; a supportive mentor; a trusted advisor; a true friend. His contributions to our community were too many and too profound to put into words. He left us far too soon, and will be deeply missed.

MNCCD will share details about any services or memorials held on Bud’s behalf as soon as we learn more.

Our hearts are with everyone grieving Bud’s death as we celebrate his life and legacy.

ID: a picture from Grand Teton National Park taken by Bud in the fall of 2021. A grey mountain is in the distance, with bright blue sky above. The mountain range is reflected in calm, blue water at the foreground of the photo. Orange trees are at the base of the mountain, with shaded trees on either side of the frame.

Have You Seen The New Disability Pride Flag? Check out the meaning behind the design of the flag. https://www.respectability.org/2022/07/disability-pride-flag/ via

Disability Rights are Human Rights. Disability Rights are Intersectional.

Happy Disability Pride Month! July was declared Disability Pride due to the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. Disability Pride Month now shares the joys, the barriers, the accomplishments, and the history of disabled people.

The Public Health Emergency ended, May 11. This will bring changes for people with disabilities in many areas of life, like benefits, waivers, caregiver supports, and access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment.

What happens next?

Join us on Wednesday, May 31 from 11:30am-1:00pm, to learn more, and get information you need to be prepared. ASL and CART will be provided.

Register at bit.ly/42vq7

The Public Health Emergency ended May 11. This will bring changes for people with disabilities in many areas of life, like benefits, waivers, caregiver supports, and access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment.

What happens next?

Join us on Wednesday, May 31 from 11:30am-1:00pm, to learn more, and get information you need to be prepared. ASL and CART will be provided.

Register at bit.ly/42vq7

The Public Health Emergency ends today, May 11. This will bring changes for people with disabilities in many areas of life, like benefits, waivers, caregiver supports, and access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment. What happens next?

Join us on Wednesday, May 31 from 11:30am-1:00pm, to learn more, and get information you need to be prepared. ASL and CART will be provided. Register at bit.ly/42vq7

Join us tomorrow for our last Wednesday at the Capitol of the year! You can find us in the MN Department of Transportation cafeteria this Wednesday, May 10 from 10-11am with our host organization !

Join us for our last Wednesday at the Capitol of the year! You can find us in the MN Department of Transportation cafeteria this Wednesday, May 10 from 10-11am with our host organization Accord!